Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love being able to eat my weight in Skittles with no judgment and practically recite every scene from “Halloweentown” for the millionth time.
Yet every year I struggle with the same thing: my costume.
Having the perfect costume is essential to avoid being stuck with my tail between my legs as a black cat on Halloween night.
No worries, MOVErs. I’ve finally cracked the code for the perfect costume to fill all your Halloween needs, MU-style of course.
1) The Classic Chancellor Loftin:
Sure, Bowtieger hasn’t been having the best month so far, but that still doesn’t mean you can’t channel his look for the night. This costume requires a white button-down with a signature gold and black bowtie — and if you’re feeling a little chilly, throw on a black or navy sport coat. To complete the Loftin costume, put on (or grow your own) Chevron-style mustache and find some real or fake reading glasses.
TWIST: Toga Loftin
With the Greek community at MU now including more than 5,000 students, representing around 22 percent of undergraduates, it’s hard for Loftin not to go Greek. All you need for this twist is to add a white bed sheet, some gold accessories for the ladies, and green leaves (real or fake) over the current Loftin costume. Unsure how to tie a toga? Here’s a great [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4hWqIW–rQ).
2) Sandy from Plaza:
Sandy from Plaza is practically a celebrity in the campus dining hall scene. Who else would greet you with no judgment when you enter the dining hall in the same clothes as yesterday? To start this look, you’ll need a pair of black work slacks, a black button-up, a name tag and a black hat. If you’re really feeling it, throw on a nice dark raspberry lipstick.
3) The not-so-basic Truman the Tiger:
So I’m contradicting myself here with the previous black cat reference, but Truman is a pretty cool cat. The costume is super easy. What MU student doesn’t own a pair of tiger ears? All you need for this ensemble are the tiger ears, a tiger tail and all-black clothing. Combine all of these and you’re one of the coolest mascots in the SEC. Just don’t forget to add some whiskers with black eyeliner or black paint to give it that extra touch.
4) One time for my Golden Girls:
The Golden Girls rock the sidelines, not only at our football games but also around the Columbia area. You, too, can dance the night away as a Golden Girl with a simple gold dress (bonus points if it’s sequined or glittery), white knee-high boots and white pom-poms. You’ll have yourself saying, “MIZ-ZOU.”
